Free Web NovelChapter 288: Chapter 218: Daoist Jiang: Mere True Inheritance, Stand Down
’Every one of them is a seed for a future True Monarch!’
Jiang Yi lowered his gaze to sweep it across the True Inheritance Disciples. He saw that every one of them possessed a vast Qi Mechanism and boundless Magical Power. The Profound Light above their heads coalesced into an auspicious, colorful mist, forming a thick cloud of fortune.
This was a sign of exquisite Merit and a complete Life Essence.
An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator could languish for centuries and still fail to bring their True Skill and Daoist Technique to Perfection, let alone comprehend their mysteries and nurture virtue from them.
And yet, these few before Yuanchu Palace, even those with only a Foundation Establishment First Layer Cultivation, had Dao Qi flowing around their bodies and brilliant Dharma light erupting from within.
’The resources of an Ancestral Sect are truly extraordinary.’
Jiang Yi sighed inwardly. Any one of them, chosen at random, could likely sweep across the northern and southern lands.
Fortunately, he had gathered the complete Great Medicine of the Six Unions and condensed the supreme True Qi. With the support of the vast Spiritual Energy from his One Element count, he could still hold his own.
Any other Qi Cultivation Cultivator, facing several Foundation Establishment True Masters, would likely be so terrified their legs would turn to jelly, unable to even speak a complete sentence.
The Chi-kin pulling the carriage rumbled across the sky and landed smoothly on the ground.
Xu Changyou hurried forward to greet him, his smile humble yet measured.
"I have long heard of the fame of the Great Medicine of the Six Unions and the supreme True Qi, but I have never had the chance to witness them. Seeing the Daoist’s bearing today, I finally understand what a top-tier Dao Material is, and what a true Foundation Establishment foundation means."
Jiang Yi did not put on airs. He had always been one to return respect with even greater respect.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Xu."
Xu Changyou’s expression changed slightly. He bowed deeply, his tone solemn.
"I would never dare accept such a title."
Jiang Yi said softly,
"The Demon Dao Dharma Lineage has always prioritized the strong. Although I hold the title of Daoist, you are all pillars of the sect, and your Cultivation is higher than mine. It is only natural that you should bear the title ’Senior Brother’."
Hearing this, Xu Changyou no longer refused. The True Inheritance Disciples of an Ancestral Sect had all fought their way to the top from among thousands of Dao Materials; how could they not have pride?
Their politeness toward Jiang Yi was already solely out of respect for the title "Daoist."
He immediately stepped aside to lead the way, his attitude growing even more deferential. freewebnøvel.coɱ
"This way, Daoist. Please enter the hall."
Jiang Yi nodded slightly, flicked his large sleeve, and strode through the hall’s entrance.
Inside, he saw high Dharma Platforms arranged in rows, held aloft by swirling clouds of Purifying Qi.
"Daoist, please take the high seat."
As Xu Changyou’s voice fell, Jiang Yi leaped up, riding a beam of Profound Light to deservedly take the highest position.
The other True Inheritance Disciples filed in. Their bodies flickered like rising smoke as each chose a Dharma Platform and sat down.
Once everyone was seated, Xu Changyou retrieved a Dharma scroll from his sleeve, undid the gold-and-jade clasp, and fixed it in midair with a beam of Profound Light.
He then recited an incantation and formed a hand seal. As his Qi Mechanism connected with the scroll, it shot out a golden light, from which massive characters, like writhing dragons and serpents, began to flash.
Xu Changyou cupped his hands and declared,
"This Disciple respectfully welcomes the True Monarch to examine my Cultivation progress."
With the exception of Jiang Yi, the other True Inheritance Disciples all bowed, their expressions solemn.
A sound like muffled thunder rumbled through Yuanchu Palace. Auspicious light streamed down in a dazzling display as the Great Void—a place normally imperceptible to a Foundation Establishment True Master—slowly opened like a series of layered gateways.
A figure sat cross-legged within, surrounded by swirling Qi Mechanism and magnificent light.
Jiang Yi focused his gaze. With his shallow Cultivation in the Qi Cultivation Realm, it should have been impossible for him to peer into the Great Void and see the true form.
But his Primordial Gate Divine Sense suddenly stirred. Empowered by the Metal attribute of his Shao Yang, it became as brilliant as the sun and stars, allowing the dazzling, supreme Dharma Body to come clearly into view.
Nearly endless images of the Great Dao flickered in and out of existence: mighty rivers flowed without cease, green and yellow qis battled like dragons, a mare trotted gently with raised hooves...
’This is the True Monarch Dongtian who presides over this place!’ Jiang Yi’s heart went cold with awe.
The True Inheritance Disciples, perched high on their Dharma Platforms, all paid their respects—some with deep bows, some with clasped hands, some prostrating fully—and shouted in unison:
"Disciples greet the True Monarch!"
From within the Great Void, a deep voice drifted down:
"Rise."
The True Inheritance Disciples straightened up, holding their breath in concentration as they awaited the True Monarch’s examination.
Suddenly, Jiang Yi’s Primordial Gate trembled and his Inner Mansion buzzed. ’The True Monarch who rules the Kun Peak Grotto-Heaven must be observing me.’
Fortunately, he was considered a Fate Shuzi, making it difficult for even a True Monarch to divine his karma.
This feeling of being completely seen through lasted only an instant before quickly fading.
Then, the deep voice rang out once more:
"Changling has reached the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer, the highest Cultivation here. We will test your abilities first."
As he finished speaking, a mirror was tossed from the Great Void, shining a brilliant, pure light upon Gu Changling.
"That’s the ’Luosheng Treasure Mirror,’ a renowned Top-Grade Magical Treasure."
True Master Xuanmiao, curled up in his robes, finally dared to peek out. With the True Monarch present, all the other Disciples were on their best behavior, but Jiang Yi, as the Daoist, could afford to be slightly more relaxed.
He asked in a low voice,
"What’s so wondrous about this Magical Treasure?"
True Master Xuanmiao seemed as if he had been to the Innate Sect before and was quite knowledgeable about the True Monarch Dongtian.
"When its front faces a person, it can capture their Qi Mechanism and manifest a doppelganger. When its back faces a person, it can shatter their Divine Sense and throw their soul into chaos."
A look of understanding flashed in Jiang Yi’s eyes. As expected, a blurry figure emerged from the Luosheng Treasure Mirror. In appearance, it was about forty or fifty percent similar to Gu Changling.
"Changling obeys."
Gu Changling shook his sleeve and stood up. A stream of turbid yellow Magical Power erupted from the crown of his head, spreading out like a cloud of roiling dust. He splayed his five fingers, their lines clearly defined, and pressed his hand fiercely toward the Luosheng Treasure Mirror!
"This is the ’Grand Profound-Yellow Qi Grasp,’ a Daoist Technique from the Great Society Treasure Jun True Skill,"
True Master Xuanmiao said softly, stroking his beard.
’So this is the might of the Innate Nine Skills. The two Daoist Scriptures I’ve obtained must be even more mysterious and unfathomable, truly transcending the divine.’
Jiang Yi’s heart stirred with a flash of fiery passion.
Once the Magical Profound Light of the Foundation Establishment Realm was unleashed, the very heavens and earth seemed to shake, like a vast, boundless ocean.
Gu Changling executed the Grand Profound-Yellow Qi Grasp. His five fingers spread wide, and a majestic power filled the hall.
But the figure manifested by the Luosheng Treasure Mirror also formed a hand seal. With a rumble from the crown of its head, a massive, entirely yellow hand opened and rose up to meet the attack!
DONG! With a sound like mountains crumbling and the earth shattering, visible ripples spread out, powerful enough to level a thousand peaks and obliterate entire mountain ranges.
The Dharma Platforms glowed with a clear light, blocking the aftershocks and dissipating the fierce, dragon-like gales.
This single, head-on clash instantly stirred up a boundless storm!
Gu Changling’s figure remained motionless, standing firm as a mountain. The figure manifested by the Luosheng Treasure Mirror wavered slightly before dissipating like mist.
"Your Grand Profound-Yellow Qi Grasp has profound merit, but it lacks variation."
From the Great Void, the voice of the Dao resounded:
"You must understand that the pinnacle of Spell, Technique, and Momentum is endless, boundless transformation."
The True Monarch Dongtian, seated within the Great Void and still unseen, raised a finger and sent a stream of technique insight into the center of Gu Changling’s brow.
"Profound is the color of the heavens, yellow the color of the earth. Your Grasp has sufficient power because your earth qi is abundant. You can gather more of the Qingming Astral Qi to achieve a balance between hardness and softness."
Gu Changling pondered this carefully, a trace of joy appearing on his face. He bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your guidance, True Monarch."
He then retreated to his Dharma Platform.
From the layered gateways of the Great Void, a gaze like the sun and moon hanging high in the sky swept over everyone in the hall.
"Who wishes to be tested next?"
Pang Zhongwang’s eyebrow twitched. He stepped forward calmly, volunteering himself. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"True Inheritance Dui Feng..."
"True Inheritance Pang, stand down."
A voice interrupted Pang Zhongwang. Everyone looked startled, their gazes turning in unison toward the speaker.
Jiang Yi’s expression was unchanged as he said calmly,
"This Daoist wishes to be examined by the True Monarch."
